Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve

Eligibility Requirements
  • Member of Guard or Reserve unit with a 6-year obligation
  • Complete Initial Active Duty Training
  • Maintain a Selective Reserve Status and remain in good status
  • Note: If you no longer maintain Selective Reserve Status, you may be eligible if you were a member of a reserve component who served on 
  • active duty on or after September 11, 2001 for a period of 90 days or more under a contingency operation
  • Be a degree-seeking student or have an undeclared major for not longer than two semesters. If you are pursuing other 
  • educational options such as certificates, endorsements, licensure programs, contact the VA for approval
  • For details and exceptions, visit VA GI Bill--Selected Reserve or call 1-888-442-4551.

Benefits
  • Up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible applicants
  • Benefits must be certified on a monthly basis
  • Eligibility is determined by the Selected Reserve components. Veterans Affairs makes the payments for this program

How to Apply and Maintain Your Benefit
  • Your unit must establish your eligibility by completing and submitting DD Form 2384-1, Notice of Basic Eligibility, to the 
  • VA Regional Office.
  • You must complete and submit the Federal Student Aid FAFSA, due March 10th of each year. Visit the FAFSA website for instructions and online forms
  • You must complete and submit VA Form 22-1990 (Application for VA Benefits). Instructions and the online application are on the 
  • Veterans Affairs web site. 
  • You request that your college complete and submit VA Form 22-1999 (Enrollment Certification) and send all forms to the VA.
  • To continue receiving your VA payment, you must submit your verification with the Veterans Affairs each month using your VA 
  • Claim Number. You may do this online and click WAVE or call 1-877-823-2378

For more specific information contact your college or Veterans Affairs.